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Zaher Ibrahim

A American-Palestinian teenager who spent 270 days in Israel's custody absent formal charges has been freed.

The teenager Mohammed Ibrahim was 15 during his detention in February in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where he was visiting from his Florida home under suspicion of rock throwing toward Israeli settlers, allegations he repeatedly contested.

United States authorities applauded Mohammed's liberation.

Now sixteen years old, needed medical care for treatment immediately after release, relatives told the media.

They said he is pale, underweight, while battling health issues developed during imprisonment.

Via family representatives, the youth's uncle conveyed their "immense relief".

Family member Zeyad Kadur stated the family experienced "enduring a dreadful, continuous nightmare" during the entire detention period.

"Right now, our priority is providing Mohammed with prompt healthcare he requires after being subjected to Israel's abuse and cruel circumstances over several months."

US officials announced ongoing to extend consular services for the Ibrahim family.

{"The Trump Administration considers paramount than the safety and security for United States citizens"," the department emphasized.

Several congressional representatives submitted a formal letter to US authorities and President Donald Trump, urging greater action for his freedom.

Mohammed's parent, parent of four children managing a frozen treats business based in Tampa, previously claimed Mohammed acknowledged allegations regarding stone throwing because the soldiers beat him.

The father hadn't visited or communicated with his son since the arrest, and only heard what had happened to him in detention through court documents.

Mohammed was held lacking indictment in Ofer prison on the West Bank.

The facility also contains mature inmates, featuring prisoners sentenced for major terrorist activities and homicide.

An estimated several hundred young Palestinian detainees being held in Israeli jails, according to the Israeli Prison Service.

Numerous remain uncharged along with monitoring agencies, including UN bodies, document cases involving abuse and torture.

After the teenager's freedom, Mr Kadur said the family would also continue fighting demanding accountability for their family member Sayfollah Musallet.

This young American-Palestinian who the Palestinian health ministry said was beaten to death by Israeli settlers following tensions last July.

At the time, military authorities reported authorities were looking into reports a Palestinian civilian was deceased.

The two cousins collaborated in the family ice cream shop from Tampa.

No charges have been filed for the cousin's murder.

"We demand the American government to ensure our family's safety," family representatives emphasized.